Currently Reading The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out By Brennan Manning see related

LOVE!!!!

"Jesus loves me this I know...for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong...they are weak, but He is strong."

Such a simple song, but yet, it is so true. The simple message of a childhood song is lost in the everyday worries that we, I, face. How can I explain the thoughts that are running through my head; the thoughts and passions that God is burning in my heart--a passion that I can't begin to explain.

I'll start from the top. Jesus loves me...what does this mean? He bore our transgressions...by his stripes we are healed. God is amazing and His faithfulness is never ceasing. Think about it...loving so much that you would bare pain unspeakable, unimaginable. My Savior, my Lord did this just so that He could spend an eternity with me. With tears streaming down my face...I ask God for greater revelation of the Man Christ Jesus. "I want to know Jesus and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering." What kind of love did my Jesus possess to give it all for a sinner...for one that He knew would sin against Him time and time again? Jesus loves me; this I know. A simple truth that has begun to rock my world with the reality of who Jesus is.

Belonging--something that we all seek. God has birthed in us loneliness...a feeling of incompletion. Why? --Because we are created to love and belong to God. As I complain and I struggle through life, feeling unsatisfied and restless, I realize that everything pales in comparison to the love and the belonging that I have found in my Redeemer. Why do I feel the need to change who I am to fit into what others believe I should be? Of this I now know, that setting my face to loving God with all my heart and seeking to love and to serve those around me is where I will find true satisfaction and completion in my life. Little ones to Him belong. First and foremost, I am a daughter of the Most High.

But, here is the greatest part. All of my mistakes and all of my shortcomings are forgiven and I am made complete in Jesus Christ my Lord. In my weakness, He makes me strong. When I feel like I have fallen short and like I can't go further, emotionally or spiritually, God takes my hand and walks me through it all. I am weak; He is strong.

All and all, I am not sure where this leaves me. In a time of uncertainty, and in a time where big life decisions are ahead of me, I turn my face heavenward. God is my all in all. While life may change, people may come and go, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  A song rings true to me right now.  "My Savior loves; my Savior lives; my Savior's always there for me.  My God He was; my God He is; my God is always going to be."

Well guys, these are my thoughts for now.  Let me know what you think.  I love you guys tons and thank God for bringing you into my life.

Currently Listening History for Sale By Blue October Calling You see related

It's Really Good to Hear Your Voice Say My Name

The Lord gives and he takes away...blessed be the name of the Lord.

So, these past couple weeks have met a few challenges.  Two of my friends were deployed overseas.  Tyler Perry is now in Quitar.  He will be back in about five months though...so, whoop whoop...this is good news.  However, my dear friend Stephan Lowe will not be returning to the States for quite some time.  He left at 3:00am, Saturday, September 30th, for Ramstein Air Base in Germany.  He will be deployed there for two years.  Yes, it is definately not an easy thing.  But, life moves on.  God brings people into our lives for certain seasons of time, and when He sees fit, He allows them to move on to different places.  Not to say that I don't look forward to Stephan's return to the States.  But, until then, God is faithful.  He knows exactly what we need.  So, my dear friends, I look forward to see the growth that God is going to forge in my life over these next few years.  It will be an adventure my friends.

Currently Listening MMHMM By Relient K Who I Am Hates Who I've Been see related

Physics, Trig, and a Life of Great Challenge

School has started and classes are in full swing.  Today marks the completion of my third week of school.  *whoop whoop*.  I am taking a full-time load...as you all know.  But, I just thought I would inform you that Trig and Physics are trying to give me a run for my money.  Physics is intensely hard, but I am working dilligently and keeping my head just above the surface.  In the past 18 days, my math teacher has had the pleasure of assigning us 244 math problems and our first test on Tuesday.  Physics, not too much busywork, but an intense amount of material to comprehend.  Here is an example of a question that I am expected to know how to answer:

A 75.0-kg weigth watcher wishes to climb a mountain to work off the equivalent of a large piece of chocolate cake rated at 500 (food) Calories.  How high must the person climb? (1 food Calorie = 10^3 calories)
                     Just to let you all know, the answer is 2.85km...and yes, I did solve this problem.

On another note, I went to the CSM gym yesterday.  Yes, it was my first time at this gym.  Well, I walked in the door and quicly made an observation.  I was the only girl out of 11-13 people.  It was kind of sad...and yes, I felt very weak.  But, it was good for me. 

Other than this folks, life is going pretty well.  I am saddened that I have not been able to go to youth group and see all my kiddies...lol.  I love 'em all...and yes...good news...I get to see them all tomorrow at the Charles County Fair.  My lil bro is showing sheep and goats with the 4-h.  Oh, slight random fact--I had to milk a goat last night. 

Well, this is life at the moment.  I'm excited and slightly stressed.  But, most importantly I am focused and ready to pursue the goals that God has for me. 

Not Myself???